Preserving wealth for future generations
Factors likely to have a lasting and positive impact on wealth
Whether you have earned your wealth, inherited it or made shrewd investments, you will want to ensure that as little of it as possible ends up in the hands of HM Revenue & Customs. With careful planning and professional financial advice, it is possible to take preventative action to either reduce or mitigate a person’s beneficiaries’ Inheritance Tax bill – or avoid it altogether. These are some of the main areas to consider.
Pandemic triggers shift to saving
People thinking more about their spending and financial priorities
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has lead to more people re-thinking how they spend and manage their money, with more than half (51%) now prioritising saving for an unexpected event or loss of income, research published suggests[1].
Change to the state pension triple lock
Pensioners ‘deeply disappointed’, particularly women and self-employed
The earnings benchmark of the State Pension triple lock will be temporarily set aside for next year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed on 7 September that the State Pension triple lock rule will not be applied for the 2022/23 financial year over concerns of the potential costs involved.
How can I protect my money from inflation?
Five questions to ask before inflation really takes off
‘How can I protect my money from inflation?’ is a question that many people may be asking themselves right now. In the current economic climate, rising inflation is becoming a concern for people with savings and investments.
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UK pensioners underpaid
More than £1 billion in State Pensions impacted due to ‘repeated human errors’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) underpaid 134,000 pensioners in State Pension to the tune of £1 billion, according to the National Audit Office (NAO)[1].
Festive gifts that teach children the value of money
Why parents should look to Christmas investment gifts instead of toys
With the festive season approaching, have you thought about gifting your children or grandchildren something different this year? Giving them a good start in life by making investments into their future can make all the difference in today’s more complex world.
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Pensions and retirement still remain a taboo
When it comes to marriage and money, it’s good to talk
Millions of married couples have no idea about their spouse’s pensions and retirement plans, according to new research[1]. More than three-quarters (78%) of non-retired married[2] people do not know what their spouse’s pensions are worth.
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